Belt Testing
And Champions Ceremony
Belt Testing & Champions Ceremony
May/June 2025
Early and Late Options Available
Full Uniform Week
May 27-June 3
No Lessons Due to Testing & Ceremony
June 4-June 7
Belt Testing is an important part of every student’s martial arts journey. It’s a chance to demonstrate skills, earn the next belt, and celebrate progress.
Tiger Cubs (Ages 4-5)
Tiger Cubs follow a unique belt testing format that includes both their Belt Testing and Champions Ceremony on the same evening.
Here’s how it works:
- Cubs arrive ready to test at their scheduled time.
- After their testing, parents are invited inside for a brief Champions Ceremony.
- During the ceremony, students are recognized and receive their new belts.
This combined format is designed to make the experience simple, exciting, and memorable for our youngest students and their families.
Juniors, Teens, and Adults (White Belt and Above)
All other ranks follow a traditional format with Belt Testing and Champions Ceremony on separate days:
- Students will complete their Belt Testing on one day.
- A few days later, we host a special Champions Ceremony where students are recognized and awarded their new belts.
This structure provides time for evaluation and allows us to give students the spotlight at the ceremony.
Belt Testing Schedule
IMPORTANT: Come to the time for the belt you are wearing, not the one you are testing for.
ON TIME POLICY: Students arriving late for Testing will not be allowed to test and will be issued a "No Pass/Goal Incomplete" as their final score.
BELT TESTING UNIFORM & EQUIPMENT: Students not in proper attire or who do not have required gear will not be permitted to test and will be issued a “NO PASS/GOAL INCOMPLETE” as a final score.
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BELT TESTING SCHEDULE & EARLY/LATE OPTIONS:
To help accommodate summer plans, we’re offering
early and late testing options for all ranks—including Black Belts. The usual
$15 make-up fee will be waived for these alternate dates, but we strongly encourage everyone to attend their
Primary Test Date if possible.
Here’s the full testing schedule:
- Early Testing 1 (all ranks & ages): Saturday, May 24 at 12:10 PM
- Early Testing 2 (all ranks & ages): Saturday, May 31 at 12:10 PM
- Primary Test Dates:
- Black Belts (all ages): Thursday, May 29 at 6:30 PM
- Tiger Cubs (ages 4–5): Wednesday, June 4 at 5:00 PM
- 🐯 Note for Tiger Cubs: Belt Testing and the Champions Ceremony will take place together on the same night. Students will test first, and parents will be invited in for the ceremony at the end.
- White & Yellow Belt Juniors (ages 6–11): Wednesday, June 4 at 6:15 PM
- White through Red Belt Teens & Adults (ages 12+): Wednesday, June 4 at 7:15 PM
- Green through Red Belt Juniors (ages 6–11): Thursday, June 5 at 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM, or 6:30 PM (3 options)
- Late Testing (all ranks & ages): Friday, June 6 at 4:30 PM
Champions Ceremony Schedule
IMPORTANT: Come to the time for the belt you are wearing, not the belt you are receiving at the ceremony.
CHAMPIONS CEREMONY UNIFORM:
Remember to bring any medals earned at the last event and to wear full uniform including your current rank belt.
CHAMPIONS CEREMONY SCHEDULE:
Friday, June 6
- 5:30 PM All Black Belts
- 6:30 PM Teen & Adult White, Yellow, Green, Blue, Brown & Red Belts (ages 12+)
Saturday, June 7
- 9:00 AM Junior Green Belts (ages 6-11)
- 10:00 AM Junior Blue, Brown & Red Belts (ages 6-11)
- 11:00 AM Junior White & Yellow Belts (ages 6-11) (Sparring Safety Clinic to follow for Yellow Belts going to Green Belt. Should end by 12:30 PM.)
Testing Registration Details
Registration is done online through the Tiger-Rock App. You can also follow the link to your "Student Portal" at the bottom of the emails we send.
Registration Deadline for Tiger Cubs & Color Belts
Friday, May 30
Registration Deadline for Black Belts
Friday, May 16
Need Makeup Testing?
Makeup Testing can be scheduled below the rank of Red Belt only. See Testing schedule above for makeup date. There is a $15 fee for Makeup Testing. Please contact us if you need to do Makeup Testing.
Early or Late Testing Summer Accommodations: All students (including Red and Black Belts) have Early and Late Makeup Testing opportunities for this Belt Testing at the beginning of the summer. The usual $15 Makeup Fee is being waived this testing, but we
strongly encourage you to make your primary test date if possible. For Early/Late Testing, simply choose the date you want to test when you register.
Belt Testing Fees
- $65 for Tiger Cubs and Color Belts up to Level 2 Red Belt)
- $250 for Level 3 Red Belts Testing for Black Belt (includes Red Jacket Uniform, Diploma, and Monogrammed Belt)
- $150 for Black Belts (includes Monogrammed Belt)
Additional
- $10 Convenience Fee applies if a Tiger-Rock staff member has to register on your behalf.
Uniform & Equipment
Belt Testing Uniform & Equipment
Full Uniform:
- White Event Jacket (Red for Black Belts, Black for Certified Instructor Black Belts)
- Black TR Pants
- Black Performance Drifit
- Belt
- Mat Shoes or Grip Socks
- Fingerless Gloves (optional)
Sparring Gear (for Green Belt and Above Juniors, Teens & Adults):
- Helmet
- Hand Pads
- Foot Pads
- Shin Pads
- Elbow Pads
- Mouthpiece
- Groin Protector (males)
Board Requirements (for Green Belt and Above Juniors, Teens & Adults):
- White Board: ages 6-7
- Yellow Board: ages 8-9
- Orange Board: ages 10-11
- Green Board: ages 12-13 (male), ages 12-14 (female), ages 46+ (female)
- Blue Board: ages 14-15 (male), ages 15-45 (female)
- Brown Board: ages 16+ (male below 3rd Degree)
- Black Board: ages 16+ (male 3rd Degree and up)
Champions Ceremony Uniform
- Full Uniform is required for the Champions Ceremony (see above). Don't forget to wear your current belt!
- Bring your medals from the last event (Tournament, Defense Combine, or Speed Breaker) to the Champions Ceremony
Spectator Info
Belt Testing
Belt Testing will be streamed on Zoom since spectators are asked to remain in their vehicles for Belt Testing.
To watch Belt Testing, download the Zoom app on your device.
Meeting ID: 669-018-0606 (our usual Meeting ID)
Champions Ceremony
Spectators ARE allowed inside for the Champions Ceremony.
Testing Results
Students who pass their Belt Testing will be awarded their new belt at the Champions Ceremony.
Belt Testing results will be emailed and texted typically within 24 hours of your Belt Testing.
Champion Scorecard
Students/families can use the TR App to track events that students participate in throughout the season. Students receive 5 points for every event they attend and additional points are awarded for placements. The student photo and points totals will be displayed in a digital Champions Scorecard at the next Champions Ceremony. You can update your student profile through the TR App!
Questions?
If you have any questions at all, please let us know! We're here to help!
